Jackie Chan Shares Horrible Childhood Martial Arts Routine | Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross presents the final edition of his chat show, featuring a rare and exclusive interview with the brilliant martial arts superstar Jackie Chan.
Series 18, Episode 25
Original Broadcast Date: 16 July 2010
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[@fadi9799]

This is the kind of actors who I wish they never grew old.

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

He doesn’t look old to me.

[@twelvestacks]

@@TrudySchwartzBurrill hes 68

[@BrianHallmond]

@@twelvestacks Now? Thie video is over 10 years old. Or as old as the Karate Kid movie anyway.

[@khakikhete7070]

Same here

[@clarkecorvo2692]

i agree, but maybe its best for jackie.. im honestly suprised that guy is still alive considering his miles long medical record!

[@Mekuzee_Khen]

Rolling... Action!!! Jump!!! Cut!!! Hospital... That story never gets old 😂

[@ashlee4063]

Yeah because its true... Its only Jackie chan and Chinese movie do that

[@despayre3914]

How can you not like Jackie Chan? What a legend!

[@user-ke8kb9hn7n]

Yes

[@Comicalamityclub]

:)

[@jmdi2703]

His daughter hate him. :)

[@pavelkish7142]

Amen. GOD bless Jackie. His fun.. this dark world is not that dark with him in it.

[@SteveAustin-mo2ve]

@@jmdi2703 his daughter is transgender. it doesn't count. trans people opinion are always invalid

[@roannebello3408]

No matter how many time I've watched all of his movies, whenever it is played on television, I would still watch it with my family.

[@archbeka8004]

I watch more Jackie movies than you.

[@Kis-met]

Agree - JC is an absolute legend !

[@ttseringchosphel]

True, I always watch with my father

[@lucythole3329]

@@archbeka8004 j

[@MrEvanmcneilage]

Jackie is a treasure. Once he's gone, we'll never see another like him.

[@merchillio]

Ive read his autobiography, his childhood was BRUTAL

[@fredychicano654]

And yet he goes against his people his fans his land and joins the communist party lol

[@jacksonwangspapillong4217]

where did you read it?

[@joesr31]

so was the hundreds of students in his school, what he became was probably one of the best outcome he could have wished for tbh

[@nebulous8389]

I did too. One time him and one kid got into a fight than the master punished them by making them fight more until they started bleeding and getting really bruised up. And that's just one of the stories out of many.

[@Happiness379]

@@nebulous8389 wow

[@donnyh3497]

When I read his book "I am Jackie Chan" I realized that it takes some horrible abuse to make those kids nearly superhuman like that. Every kid that survived the Chinese opera was like a superhero afterwards

[@ShaolinYanNing]

It is normal for us. Everyone learn that way

[@akita_inu-il6em]

​@@ShaolinYanNingdo you attend that school?

[@MissesWitch]

" punch me " what speed? " any speed " ! you know he's a martial artist when he has this confidence!

[@warmfuzzyfeeling]

I love how genuinely excited JR is to meet his hero.

[@rehan2118]

For me Jackie Chan is Bruce Lee, Elvis, Michael Jackson, Jim Carrey all rolled into one.

[@pspk70]

Perfectly said !! Wow !! A complete entertainer.

[@thefamouspeople1960]

Great!

[@nestorchikoti]

Jackie makes me believe this world is beautiful, just like I believed it as a kid.

[@Operator8009]

I love the excitement he has when being interviewed. He’s fantastic.

[@natn41r]

Love all Jackie Chan interviews, but the one with Ross is my favourite.They have so much chemistry together.

[@Algojo]

I think it's because Ross have alot more empathy.. He use simple sentence, simple word..not like some dumb interveiwer or dumb reporters, trying to ask China politics, or use sophisticated words etc just to see Jackie confuse face... I see some weird reporters like that too when new foreign football player came to English premier league, and the same dumb reporters wjth his smug face using ambiguous questions etc.

[@almo8989]

@@Algojo Yep. Also Ross did a documentary with him back in the late 80s and became a fan himself. Ross built that rapport early on and knows not to be the typical talk show host with Jackie. Ross kept it simple and let Jackie tell the stories.

[@paulinemuthena6545]

He had a beautiful interview with Simi Garewal.When he is struggling for a word she finishes it for him.The questions were real .

[@Bless-cs9ct]

It's because ross is British. So unlike American talk shows, he doesn't need to constantly be the best one. Americans are all me me me. Plus ross is a genuine fan

[@cherylcohen5700]

Wow! When Jackie stands up & demonstrates how "catching the mosquito" can be gung fu, it is so fast that you can actually hear the displacement of air from his movements.

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@davemears8272]

Jackie Chan was just a mere stuntman in Bruce Lee movies. Bruce was the supreme master

[@cherylcohen5700]

Jackie was 18 /19 years old at the time...he had to start somewhere & Bruce thought enough of him to specifically request him.

[@chuckgreen3629]

That was feedback from the body mic being touched.

[@nebulous8389]

@@cherylcohen5700 He went bowling with Bruce Lee apparently the week or two before he passed.

[@cybertaiga9534]

Jackie's early tough experiences and the training he had to undergo is really unimaginable. In a way, it played a big role in why he became such a legendary action star. On top of that his innate extraordinary skills and passion for filmmaking made him something that is beyond insanity. All other western and Hollywood actions stars pale in comparison. Like how Michael Jackson is for pop music, Jackie Chan is the equivalent for action films.

[@cybertaiga9534]

@ Spirits Fal- Oh sorry! I won't. Let me know their names one by one and I will surely give credit for their extraordinary achievements.

[@bhavii]

@@cybertaiga9534 Bruce lee 😇

[@Al-ng2wn]

He is Spartan version of movies. Brutal training from small to become the ultimate soldier

[@vigilant_1934]

@@bhavii Bruce Lee isn't a western Hollywood action star. He was Chinese, in fact the early director/production team that Jackie worked with in the 70's wanted him to be the next Bruce lee.

[@amit93493]

Rolling, jump, action, cut, hospital 🙌😂

[@rasalghul9331]

Jonathan Ross is such a total pro as a talk show host. He knows Jackie's English is not that great so Jonathan seamlessly does a lot of the heavy lifting to keep the conversation going in a very interesting way

[@Algojo]

Yeah.. And not trying to bully Jackie with more sophisticated words etc like some shitty interviewer or reporters.

[@watcharapornthanomjitpongs4054]

But i don't think so. I understand him only 10% he talk too fast and not clear. Maybe i am Asian so i understand Chan more than Ross.

[@piikecil-]

i think jackie just using simple words to keep the conversation easy and casual. as an asian he can speak english very well and clear.

[@maxmax282]

@@watcharapornthanomjitpongs4054 Yes, way too fast for foreign people. Luckily he tends to slow down in the last sentence, which is usually the question . I think that's the why Jackie could keep up with the conversations.

[@shaynacatherine-kp3jg]

Shutthehellup , Jackie does not need to speak fast for the conversation to be interesting, and the interviewer didn't do any heavy lifting. Your whole statement is disrespectful of Mr. Chan

[@uninteresteddinosaur6061]

No because Jackie Chan is so wholesome and humble. 💕 The way he turns to see the screen in excitement is so adorable, the way he smiles, and how he speaks so lovingly! I love him and his work so much, can’t imagine people hating this man. 😭

[@victormichael8838]

The part were he said - rolling, action, cut, hospital 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JuGGerNauTT32]

Being a Jackie Chan fan since I discovered him in "Drunken Master" as a kid, at my local VHS store... Growing up with his films was a real joy. I still revisit some of them when I need a laugh... I'm always glad, even today, when I discover new films that show how diverse he can be, given the chance. (But most of all I love his humbleness, work ethic and good personality) If you haven't seen "The Shinjuku Incident" and "The Foreigner", do yourself a favor and watch them, for a taste of his more dramatic roles... :)

[@patriciarodriguez3298]

I love Jackie Chan movies They are entertaining. I look forward to many more movies Thank you Jackie Chan.

[@archbeka8004]

So true that's the movie that got my attention. Luckily I have watch more Jackie movies than you.

[@PiripiQuinn]

I grew up on Jackie chan movies, his documentaries on stuntwork, the Zodiac was my personal favorite,

[@TahmidA150]

Ive watched the foreigner its a pretty good change

[@archbeka8004]

@@PiripiQuinn zodiac was 2012. You need to go to late 70s n get to 80s and 90s

[@jessel8833]

Jackie is the freaking man. He loves life & is willing to work his tail off. Just like so many people. He wants a good life & loves a good laugh -- and, takes pride in what he does. Good attitude!

[@fredychicano654]

Yea but hes not

[@Masqueraid2572]

This interview was wonderful. It seems a lot of times celebrities don’t get a lot of time in an interview. This is nice and more then enough time for Jackie.

[@pspk70]

The greatest action hero of all time ! Mind blowing stunts, excellent comedy, cheerful attitude, humble being. Absolute Respect !!

[@jaysix8032]

You can see his love for Jackie and his movies. Great interview.

[@l.b.861]

Jackie is the best .. his sense of humour is just 100%

[@kadzunk63]

"Rolling, jump, action, cut, hospital" I LOVE Jackie Chan! I've been a fan since 1997 after watching Project A on TV and a week later the same channel was showing First Strike. Fan for life after those two.

[@mykeeemouse]

6:10 it is so fast that you can actually hear the displacement of air from his movements. 😮😮

[@GiveReminders]

Jackie Chan said in other interview "I like Action but I hate violent, thats why I put comedy so the Audience forgot the violent". He's really real Legend and very humble person.

[@fireballfireball6962]

He(s worked so hard all of his life. Gives 100% Thanks Jackie!

[@joycelim]

I love how smooth he is. When he couldn't think of a favourite action movie, he threw the question back at the host and agreed with him. 🤣

[@vworldgaming]

I love Jackie what a legend. Everything he dose is phenomenal.

[@youquisite]

Such a delightful and authentic personality

[@ThatKarol]

So fabulous to see Jonathan with Jackie. If you ever need a Jackie Chan expert, then call Jonathan. An absolute joy to see them together.

[@bloodywolftr]

He is one of a classy man.A living legend.

[@DiscoFang]

I still remember when Jackie Chan was on the doco series The Incredibly Strange Film Show with Jonathan Ross back in the late '80s. It was a superb episode that really showcased what Jackie was all about and his genuine character. Jonathan's too. For a boy obsessed with HK Action from an early age it was the best. So few actual documentaries about the process and the heroes back then.

[@DiscoFang]

This: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2fQZJ6Ee8-XitU

[@jaysix8032]

I remember that too! Jonathan was a total fan then too! That was my first introduction to his Hong Kong movies. Good memories!

[@kadzunk63]

I didn't know about The Incredibly Strange Film Show so I looked it up at youtube and will be watching it soon. Jackie Chan has been my favorite since 1997 after watching Project A on TV

[@prathap.t8841]

Jacki Chan is a very interesting hero all the time, even the interview he makes all happy and laughing, a dedicated personality for cinema.

[@iamjustjudy]

Most people haven't seen or heard of one of Jackie's very early movies called Who Am I? So so funny! Jackie is awesome

[@lesegom7172]

Not gonna lie I thought I've seen most of his movies pre Hollywood but I don't know this one.I thought the ones in missing were the Police Story movies

[@lmcgregoruk]

Who Am I? from 1998? I'd hardly call that one of his very early movies, I mean he did Police Story Trilogy before that, along with Project A and Armour of God. I mean I would have called Drunken Master and Snake in the Eagles shadow some of his very early movies. Or at least the one's where you had a main role and wasn't just an extra.

[@asguy113]

@@lesegom7172 Who Am I? is such a great movie. If you haven't seen it since your post, at least check out the rooftop fight scene. Or the scene where he runs down the angled glass rooftop. Now I gotta watch it again 🤣

[@lesegom7172]

@@asguy113 Lol id rather watch the whole thing.. Lol thanks for the spoiler.. I've written it down under movies I have to download

[@ihavenot]

@@lmcgregoruk Agreed. If you are an actual Jackie Chan fan then Who Am I is very definitely not an early movie! 🤣

[@MoahGentle]

Drunken Master, Karate Kid, Rumble in the Bronx.. all great movies but I'm happy that Jackie mentioned the Police Story movies as some that he is the most proud of. Some of the best movies ever made!

[@despayre3914]

Found all these movies on dvd a couple of months ago on our King's day....country is basically one big party/garage sale then. Just this big pile of Jackie Chan dvd's dumped for 50 ct. each.....took all of 'em.

[@goodguyaus]

This interview is such a win-win. It is the complete opposite of, say, the car crash interview that was Michael Parkinson and Meg Ryan. Here, you have Jackie, a throw-back to old school movie stars, with his natural charm and amusing anecdotes, and Jonathan, the consumate host, whose enthusiasm shines even more by being such a genuine fan of Jackie's movies.

[@linunadi21]

I respect this legend. He never gets old but still young in our hearts 💕. Jackie Chan ❤️

[@conceptAIart]

What an amazing interview. Jonathan Ross knows his material and is a true fan, fantastic stuff.

[@justnotg00d]

I have seen the out-takes at the end of his films, including the jumping onto the hover craft and then working with a cast. Dedicated.

[@Erikutis55]

Gotta love Jackie... always smiling, happy..

[@Paul-sl9zm]

Wonderful interview! Jackie is a beloved legend all over the world!

[@madeleinebelle2105]

Jackie Chan looking upto Robert De Niro??? JC has such a wonderful energy, and is humble ... a Master in Marial Arts ... the real deal not being payed millions to appear tough...thank you for this.

[@Dogood825]

Rolling, jump, action, cut, hospital. 🤣

[@cosmopolitanranks3996]

I love Jackie Chan. What a humble man for a superstar ! Unlike Steven Seagal, Chuck Norris, Schwarzenegger, Stallone or whatever.

[@glenhardy4770]

+Cosmopolitan Ranks To be fair, you should not include Stallone in your list. He has helped Chan various times and is an honest friend to him.

[@scoutman]

@@spritsfal5088 you know seagal is an ahole and runs like a girl,jackie needed no help from stallone.whatever jackie sowed,he reaped...where you been boy

[@Tamer55361]

@@spritsfal5088 so that's why I got those vibes from Seagal, he WAS an actual cop. Something learned today thank you kind sir

[@RDJ0506]

My friend dragged me to Jackie's movie and there was no looking back the guy is amazing just listing to what he has to say is so amazing

[@TigerGreene]

After watching dozens of interviews with him, I think this here was the peak of his English language mastery. My parents were immigrants and English is definitely one of the hardest for foreigners to learn. Well done, Jackie!

[@shaynacatherine-kp3jg]

You gotta be pretty ignorant to say something like this He speaks English very fluidly on other videos, just not ones where he's not as comfortable or possibly they try to have him act "more foreign" on purpose. Wouldn't take long to find videos I'm talking about. Just watch ones where the interviewer is also Asian etc

[@TigerGreene]

​@@shaynacatherine-kp3jg What country were you born in? And your parents? What was your first language?

[@shaynacatherine-kp3jg]

@@TigerGreene whattheactualfuck are you even asking? None of what I said was addressed. There are far better examples of him speaking fluid English in different settings with interviewers who are Chinese etc. It's probably just the way they make home act for interviews because this is far from how well and fluidly he can actually speak English

[@TigerGreene]

@@shaynacatherine-kp3jg What country were you and your parents born in? What was your first language? They're incredibly simple questions and the answer will directly relate.

[@shaynacatherine-kp3jg]

@@TigerGreene no it wontShitForBrains. You're line of questioning is completely irrelevant as what I've called out is your lack of thoroughness. Nothing else is up for discussion, no matter if you think it is or not. You can't steer the conversation away from what was said with completely nonsensical questions. All that's being debated is your lack of thought in saying that "I've watched dozens" and equating your personal video binging to this man's "best interview" You just haven't watched enough videos of him if you think this is his best and most fluid. That's the only thing being debated if you could even call it that since you happen to be incredibly wrong.

[@MaximusJohal]

Hes such a nice guy. Man i wish he was in Hollywood sooner.

[@MoahGentle]

I like his movies like Who am I, Shanghai Noon etc but his older movies has a certain magical feel to it.

[@YoHoosierDaddy]

Not really, if he was in Hollywood sooner imagine how many great movies we would've missed. Cuz in Hollywood people wouldn't even allow him to do his thing, that would be an insurance disaster, so they'd just use CGI instead which is not Jackie Chan anymore. Even Jackie said that back then the only reason they do stunts the way they did its just because they dont have the money to burn nor the tech to code. That's exactly whats so treasure about his movies, the realness!

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

Mr. Nice guy on KZbin

[@DozenMarks]

Always great to see Jackie Chan interviews and how enthusiastic he is about his job, new or old. My personal favorite film of his is Gorgeous, though.

[@davidpattison4089]

this man should be more of a house hold name, hes underappreciated i feel his movies aren't for everyone but the person, so full of energy and joy. a true role model

[@leonormondata537]

So genuine ❤

[@vannaphan4971]

Legend . Talented. Funny . Great sence of humor . He earned everything now day from brutal training in his childhood . He's the most humble famous celebrity i ever seen .not like most famous actors . Fame and money got in their head . Love him ❤ 💕 ♥

[@fnl62fnl62]

Wit, sincerity, humility and humour. What a human being.

[@SteveAustin-mo2ve]

The only complaint i have about this interview is that it was only 15 minutes long. they shoulda gave him 30 minutes. Jackie got the wildest life stories ever.

[@MAGICCOFFEY]

Jonathon Ross as a movie buff is a great interviewer for movie stars

[@zickypatton9324]

I just love Jackie's positive vibes!

[@neillalchin1595]

Jackie is an outright legend, such a lovely guy and naturally very funny. NA1974🇬🇧.

[@ahmetlevent9495]

The first presenter ever who knows so much about the master!

[@lightynight]

Probably the best interview either Jackie, just so nice to him and such a calm conversation between the two, good chemistry

[@johaniffsofiz]

Never seen ross so happy

[@evaniosanttos]

Me too 😂😂

[@marioimolina]

Jackie is such a fun interview. His English comprehension is miles and miles away from where he started in Hollywood. He's better than even some English-speaking people now he he

[@konstantinosaka]

Humble, respectful for the opponent,also cute in his actions)) and so talented, by working hard, hard, hard and very hard to become a person he is now! Just a great example for any of us!

[@jessonmarquesbisarrivera976]

Of all actors that ever exists i don't understand why Jackie Chan is the only one actor that gives me peace of mind whenever im watching his movie it's different like the good vibes is ineffable.

[@HameedMalik1]

May be the positive roles, down to earth personality, avoid immoral scenes, acting is real, adhering to certain old ethics and doing justice with work

[@wickedwaiata2939]

Jackie is amazing! Love his vibe and his accent too! Love everything about Jackie

[@stpm2141]

Awesome actor and very dedicated person we all love him

[@ActionHero29]

Great interview, clean and respectful no cheap shots.

[@utoyvideos]

so far this is my most favorite interview of jackie chan.

[@annamarkham-roberts4304]

Love all his movies with comic parts...

[@Dagoth_Ur_1]

Hard not to love him, upbeat and given us a lot of good movies whilst injuring himself.

[@mukeshkumarpaswan1279]

This Man is a real inspiration of today's youth.. I love him, I think, we all love him..

[@charlieriffs478]

Jackie always makes everyone smile, that's the best thing about him.

[@senabondara1992]

He is a living legend himself

[@TheYorda]

Notice how he take a good amount of time to look at the picture of his mate, smiling. Even went back to it for a third time.

[@jyosreelakam5782]

This actor is my all time favourite. Love from Assam ( India)❤❤❤❤❤

[@skumarigamakaranage]

"The karate kid" always the best movie, can still watch it for the one thousandth time!!

[@Wis_Dom]

Pain creates greatness, if you can withstand it. I get it. It weeds out the weak from the strong.

[@miladmalikzada760]

J ,chan is a legend! which life in our hearts💙🙏 ...

[@ramalley5601]

That's the reason why he is so discipline and humble to this day because of the training he had as a child.

[@cipanpoke]

That exchange with spielberg is gold😂😂

[@imeldafarahsotingco6749]

I hope he can or will still do more movies. lots of his fans will still be watching.

[@judyannludchawefoyagao8278]

The beach slomo with kissing...That's hilarious how he said that with full facial expression and all😅🤣

[@iamwakingup7735]

I believe he is an actor who can fight and i fighter and stuntman who can act he is gerat at anything he puts his mind to.. much Respect...

[@itsmeMM254]

I love and respect this man

[@angiesyafari1885]

his dedication is just amazing

[@ninikwidjaja4156]

love you forever, Jackie ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davisweeds9406]

Such a bubbly child inside Jackie ❤

[@jonathankozenko]

Okay, serious props to Jonathan Ross for knowing about both Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao, as most casual fans do not.

[@daydreamer4653]

Love Jackie Chan ❤

[@ennerella5992]

best interview ever great how the host "hosted"

[@LifewithCheyi]

I miss Jackie’s movies sooo much!! I would love love to see a biography of his life in film. Now that would be the most interesting biographies of all time. He’s just the most incredible human being and humble, loving, funny and the list goes on. Love this man so much! I could listen to him speak all day and I know I’ll laugh, cry with many awes and ouches.

[@GiveReminders]

He has a new movie 2023 with John Cena

[@shihanbutcher5637]

Legend a true Master and gentleman

[@p8zero58]

What a beautiful soul Jackie is✨

[@ntwarirugali5820]

I love Jackie Chan 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AMindInOverdrive]

I read his autobiography - a great read - goes into all the stuff he went through at this opera school

[@cherylcohen5700]

Not all...Sammo hung (even in his film, Painted Faces) said the written and filmed accounts were nowhere near the full story of what they went through. It was somewhat toned down because neither one of them thought the public as a whole would accept or want to experience the total reality of their situations. My guess is that they both spent years trying to forget a lot of "things".

[@AMindInOverdrive]

@@cherylcohen5700 Ohhhhhh I see. Well I suppose I doesn't surprise me. That stuff happened in most places where young kids were 'take care of' - sad

[@rubenraj3387]

LEGEND NOT JUST BORN THEY FORMATTED

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

Jackie swinging his legs out straight at 13:22 looked really cute ahah, like a teddy bear sitting on a couch :)

[@unicornw8996]

I always love Jacki Chan since my childhood till now he's my favorite actor and a legend 😀

[@sutsokunthealifetv]

Nice interview, 😍👍